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This article is a research guide based on the Chichibu Regional Hospitality and Tourism Corporation as of 2026-08-16, current accommodation information, and recent guest reviews. This is not an actual accommodation coverage article. Please check the availability and diet of cats before making a reservation.
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“Sanpo” in Arakawa, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture is an inn where you can experience rural life and local cuisine. In the guest reviews for 2026, we can confirm that the resident cat “Jojo” is still present, and we will newly list it as an inn in Chichibu with cats.
Confirm the presence of resident cat Jojo
Resident cat JoJo appears in the current accommodation information. However, the official tourist information does not provide information on where to interact with cats or guest-room visits. For this reason, we will choose C “meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact)”.
It’s important not to think of a single review experience as a service that will be replicated on every stay. If Jojo approaches you, please ask the person at the inn if it is okay to touch him, and if the cat leaves, please let him go without chasing him.
Meals unique to farm guesthouses
Chichibu Regional Hospitality and Tourism Corporation introduces duck dishes, soba noodles, mushroom rice, etc. as local dishes. Enjoying local ingredients and home-cooked local cuisine is the charm of this inn, along with meeting cats.
Meals vary with the season, ingredients available, and accommodation plan. Discuss allergies, disliked ingredients, children’s meals, and meal times when booking. Giving cats human food is strictly prohibited because of the risks posed by salt and ingredients.
B&B that can accommodate large groups
The tourism corporation lists 17 guest rooms and capacity for 100 guests, making the inn suitable for groups as well as individual travelers. Depending on the dates, students or other groups may be staying at the same time. If quiet surroundings are important to you, check the reservations for your intended dates.
Bathrooms, toilets, washbasins, air conditioning, smoking rules, and steps or changes in level may vary by room. Enjoy the atmosphere of a farm guesthouse, but confirm any facilities you need directly with the inn rather than relying only on the plan name.
Combine with Chichibu’s nature experience
The area around Sanpo is an area with easy access to the mountains and rivers along the Chichibu Railway. If you focus on seasonal rural scenery and local food, your stay will be fulfilling even when Jojo is resting.
When outdoors, be considerate of wild animals and agricultural areas, and do not enter private land without permission. Even if the cat is outdoors, do not lead it to the street or open the door without permission.
Walking distance from Bushu Hino Station
The inn is at 282 Arakawa Onobara, Chichibu City. Current accommodation listings describe it as about a 15-minute walk from Bushu-Hino Station on the Chichibu Railway. We therefore list it as within walking distance of a station.
However, the experience will vary depending on your luggage, slope, weather, and road conditions after sunset. Check the number of trains and final check-in, and if necessary, ask your inn about how to get from the station. If you are driving, please also check the parking conditions.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility | Nouen Minshuku Sanpo |
| Location | 282 Arakawa Onobara, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, 369-1804 (local address: 〒369-1804 埼玉県秩父市荒川小野原282) |
| cat | resident cat Jojo |
| Cat presence | C — Recent accommodation information confirms that cats are present at the inn; interaction conditions remain unconfirmed |
| Guest-room visits | Unconfirmed in current information |
| Guest rooms | 17 rooms, capacity for 100 guests (tourism corporation listing) |
| Transport | About a 15-minute walk from Bushu-Hino Station on the Chichibu Railway |
| Phone | 0494-54-1124 |
| Official Information | Chichibu Regional Hospitality and Tourism Corporation |
Location and Google Maps
Sanpo (農園民宿 山宝)
〒369-1804 埼玉県秩父市荒川小野原282
Summary
Sanpo is an inn where you can enjoy Chichibu’s local cuisine such as soba and mushroom rice in addition to the resident cat Jojo. The fact that it is within walking distance from Bushu Hino Station also makes it a good candidate for a trip to Chichibu without using a car.
Cat interactions and room visits are unconfirmed. Choose a trip to enjoy the food and scenery of rural areas, not just cats, and if you meet Jojo, respect the cat’s will.
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